The Breaking Point of Love

Chapter 123

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Jordyn didn’t notice the indifference in Celeste’s tone. She breathed out a sigh of relief upon hearing what Celeste had just said.

Ivan handed his gift to Betty, and Celeste followed afterward.

The first gift she gave Betty was an embroidery painting. “Grandma had Trevor help prepare this painting for you.

Betty took the painting, unfolded it, and examined it for a while. It was exactly what she wanted. Smiling with satisfaction, she said, “How considerate of her.”

. Next, Celeste handed the emerald jewelry set to Betty. “This is from Trevor.”

The jewelry set was of exceptional quality.

Betty liked it a lot.

– However, since it was a gift from Trevor, she closed the box and put it away right after she took a glance at it. She

remarked in a neutral tone, “It looks lovely. Pass along my thanks to him for me.”

She never asked whether Trevor would come to celebrate her birthday.

She didn’t care enough to ask, nor did she want to.

Celeste knew Betty wasn’t fond of Trevor. She’d have definitely defended Trevor in the

But now, she no longer spoke up for him. She took out the gift she had

past.

ed for Betty and handed it to her.

It was just as Celeste had expected–among all the gifts Betty received, she loved the set of exquisite scholar’s writing set from Celeste the most.

Betty had it in her hand, admiring it nonstop. Immediately, she went to the study and wrote a piece of calligraphy.

the gifts were given, they all sat down for

was filled with

was all smiles,

And yet…

fleeting loneliness

rest understood that today was, above all, a day for a family

day like this, there

Celeste avert her

to keep the atmosphere light, no one

guests with closer ties

hotel they had reserved for

the birthday party

the guests, Ivan’s son, Hector Rodriguez, noticed Jordyn sitting aside, looking bored. Hence, he tenderly rubbed her

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knew

words. She stayed in the Rodriguez residence and didn’t

mind was

today. However, Wynn seeined to be busy too because she barely

the afternoon, they all went to the

arriving at

their seats. Hesitating for a moment, the guest said, “Apologies, Mr. Rodriguez. I have a banquet to attend today. I’ll just have a glass of water, and I’ll

insist, knowing the guest had other

thought it was

lot of business partners handed over their gifts and then left. On top

current situation, it seemed that the majority of the reserved tables would

was disappointing to see this. After all, it was such a joyous occasion with a well–prepared birthday feast. Betty

could understand if the guest had

was just that his expression would certainly be

had a closer relationship with him, and asked, “A lot of friends mentioned that they didn’t have

attending the same banquet as Robert? What were the odds of such a coincidence if

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